About this showing of How the Universe Works
There are billions of stars in the galaxy, with billions of planets surrounding them. New discoveries force the question - is Earth the only planet with life on it.
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How the Universe Works
Hunt For Alien Life
Previously shown on Discovery .Science on Mon 12 Oct 2026 at 21:00.
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ChannelDiscovery .Science
StartsMon 12 Oct 2026, 21:00
EndsMon 12 Oct 2026, 22:00
Episode / edition: Hunt For Alien Life
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